User Agent Settings in Unite Pro
A user agent is a string your app sends to websites identifying what browser and operating system it's running. Sites use this information to decide which version of their interface to show you.
By default, Unite apps identify as Safari on macOS — which is correct for most sites. But some sites behave differently (or better) when they think they're talking to a different browser or device. User Agent settings in Unite let you control this precisely.
Why You'd Change the User Agent
A site shows "browser not supported"
Some sites only show their full interface to Chrome or Firefox. Switching to a Chrome user agent often resolves this.
You want the mobile site
Set the user agent to iPhone or iPad to get the mobile-optimized version of a website — useful for sites with a better mobile UI.
A site is missing features
Some web apps enable features only in specific browsers. Switching user agents can unlock them.
Setting the User Agent
- Open the Unite app.
- Go to Settings → User Agent (or open Quick Settings and use the User Agent section).
- Choose from the presets:
| Preset | What it identifies as |
|---|---|
| Safari (Mac) | Safari on macOS (default) |
| Chrome (Mac) | Google Chrome on macOS |
| Firefox (Mac) | Mozilla Firefox on macOS |
| Safari (iPhone) | Safari on iOS (mobile site) |
| Safari (iPad) | Safari on iPadOS (tablet site) |
| Custom | Enter any user agent string manually |
Changes take effect immediately. The current page reloads to apply the new user agent.
Custom User Agent String
If none of the presets meet your needs, select Custom and type or paste any user agent string directly. Useful for testing site behavior or matching a very specific browser version.
Automatic User Agent Switching (Per-URL Rules)
Unite can automatically switch user agents for specific URLs or URL patterns. This is useful when you have an app that covers multiple subdomains or paths, each requiring a different user agent.
Adding a rule
- Go to Settings → User Agent → URL Rules.
- Click + to add a rule.
- Enter a URL pattern (e.g.,
*://docs.google.com/*). - Choose the user agent preset to apply for that pattern.
- Toggle the rule on.
When you navigate to a URL matching a rule, Unite automatically switches to the specified user agent for that page — and switches back when you navigate away.
Rule priority
Rules are evaluated top to bottom. The first matching rule wins. Drag rules to reorder them.
Cross-App Sync for User Agent Rules
Your URL-based user agent rules can be shared across all Unite apps. Enable Sync user agent rules across apps in Settings → User Agent. This uses the same shared container as Scripts and Styles sync — no cloud needed.